How to fascinate your audience in a presentation

Paul Benn is a business analyst with a problem. He’s got great insights, but he’s worried that when he gets up to present them to clients, it’s boring. He wants to be entertaining, which is why he bought Storyteller Tactics. But should your business presentations really be entertaining? We’re not magicians or comedians, after all. … Read more

How to lead a Project Kick-Off

Use these tactics Create clear focus Identify risks Prioritise risks Summarise results Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Alcohol-Free Drinks The company is launching a new marketing campaign to gain a larger market share and attract new customers. See below how Pip’s Alcohol-Free Drinks uses these tactics to solve their challenge.

How to strengthen your established team

Use these tactics Understand your goals Define your roles and responsibilities Learn about your team members skills Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s doctors office The office aims to improve employee retention and success by defining roles, unifying the team, and enhancing teamwork. See below how Pip’s doctors’ office uses these tactics to … Read more

How to generate lots of new ideas

Use these tactics Frame your problem as a question Generate lots of ideas Develop and clarify your ideas Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Creative Consultancy The company plans an “Idea Storm” to enhance communication between creative and consultant teams by fostering collaborative, dynamic idea generation and breaking down departmental barriers. See below … Read more

How to lead a Design Dash

Use these tactics Identify opportunities for improvement Find unexpected solutions Prioritise the best ideas Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Podcast The podcast team want to hold a session to transform team uncertainty into actionable solutions, prioritizing key issues for a superior user experience. See below how Pip’s Podcast uses these tactics to … Read more

How to Get Unstuck

Use these tactics Understand your goals Get to the root cause Find a solution to the problem Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Engineering Firm The firm must address team demotivation by identifying issues and developing a plan to improve morale. See below how Pip’s Engineering Firm uses these tactics to solve their … Read more

How to lead a Retrospective

Use these tactics Focus on feelings Facilitate a discussion Create an actionable to-do list Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Elementary School The school’s educators and administration aim to boost productivity to create a more effective educational environment. See below how Pip’s Elementary School uses these tactics to solve their challenge.